Emergency

Emergency Care, Close to Home

Life doesn’t stick to a schedule, so we’re ready whenever you need us. Whether you’re suffering from chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain or any number of potentially life-threatening conditions, our emergency care is available. Whenever emergency strikes, Valley Baptist Medical Center’s emergency departments are here for you — 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Emergency Medical Services

Improved Entry and Triage

We’ve renovated our patient entry areas, and now have more nursing assistants and care providers to meet you when you arrive. Even if it’s something as simple as registering you at the bedside, we know you need care now, and we’re ready to make that happen.

Faster Admission Times

In emergency care, time is everything. We’re focused on getting you in, getting you seen by the doctors and nurses and getting you better.

Reduce your wait in the hospital by checking in at home. If you have a non life-threatening emergency, you can skip the waiting room by scheduling your visit online.

InQuicker ER Check-In Online – Valley Baptist Medical Center

Level III Trauma Centers

This classification from the Texas Department of Health means we’re ready to respond to trauma around the clock. Valley Baptist Medical Center—Harlingen serves as the Lead Level III Trauma Center for Cameron County.

CAART Program

Valley Baptist is proud to offer Child to Adult Abuse Response Team services for abused children, adolescents and adults. This program includes a special treatment room for victims of abuse, where our team of doctors, social workers and forensic nurse examiners can help the most vulnerable among us in a safe, secure environment.

Designated Stroke Center

Valley Baptist has been recognized by The Joint Commission as a certified Primary Stroke Center, meaning our stroke patients can expect quality, specialized care that meets or exceeds national standards. Plus, we’ve received the American Heart Association’s Gold Award for completing its “Get With The Guidelines” program for stroke prevention and treatment services, which means that we use all best practice treatments and techniques for stroke care. If you or a loved one experience stroke symptoms, we’re ready to help.